London, 18 December 2021 (TDI): President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on the British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson in diplomatic exchange. The meeting took place yesterday afternoon, at the British Prime Minister’s office in London.
The two sides discussed current issues of regional politics as well as bilateral relations between the United Kingdom (UK) and Ukraine.
I had a good talk with @BorisJohnson. Energy security issues were discussed. We coordinated next steps to de-escalate the situation around Ukraine and peaceful settlement in Donbas. I appreciate the firm and unwavering 🇬🇧 support for sovereignty and territorial integrity of 🇺🇦. pic.twitter.com/qA0KNawPXI
— Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) December 17, 2021
Agenda of Meeting
During the meeting, both parties exchanged views on the border situation involving Ukraine and Russia. The Prime Minister of the UK briefed President Zelenskyy on his discourse with Russian President, Vladimir Putin earlier this week.
The British leader further informed that the UK would make an active effort to help Ukraine. In order to do this, the country would utilize all of its economic and diplomatic strengths, partnering with its allies.
Moreover, Boris Johnson also assured the Ukrainian President about the indeterminate help of the UK Government. In addition to this discussion, both sides also talked about energy security issues.
The leaders agreed that it was essential for Ukraine and other European nations to decrease their dependence on gas. Instead, they stressed, green and diverse energy sources should be pursued.
Furthermore, there was an agreement that both states, including Russia, should continue engaging in dialogue. Hence, they agreed to remain in close contact. Also, the British Prime Minister stated the significance of all involved parties implementing the Minsk Agreements.
Also known as the Minsk Protocol and Minsk II, these agreements aim to end the war being waged in the Donbas region of Ukraine. The Trilateral Contact Group on Ukraine, constituting Ukraine, Russia, and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) wrote these agreements.
